Don’t look now but Aston Martin, the same company that brought to us the 6.0 litre DBS which we saw in the Quantum of Solace, is reportedly set to unveil a new eco-friendly Supermini in the car scene soon. The 1.0 hatchback which they are calling the Cygnet which accelerate from 0 to 60 seconds in 14.7 seconds. Whoa!

The car will be eligible for the cheapest tax band thanks to its low emissions. The car is based on Toyota’s IQ city car but is given the Aston Martin makeover with a sporty grille, alloy wheels, and luxury interior.

The Cygnet will cost a fraction of its high-powered siblings, such as the £160,000 DBS, by selling for around the £20,000 mark.

(Source) Telegraph

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Not all people may remember this car scene (video below) from the Matrix Reloaded movie which saw actor Laurence Fishburne land on the hood of this 1967 Pontiac Firebird. The scene was during that highway chase and now, some lucky winner may get the chance to win this car at an auction made possible by Auction Cause and Donorschoose.org.

“This Firebird is in pristine condition. Seldom do we see classic cars like this come to market, especially ones that played pivotal roles in blockbuster films,” commented Eric Gazin, President of Auction Cause. “We think this is also the ultimate item for the world’s biggest Matrix fan. How much fun would they have going for a spin in this ride?”

This auction is ongoing until June 21. The bidding can be found over at eBay which is open internationally. http://www.ebay.com/matrix

Features:

• Sleek, midnight black finish
• Edelbrock high performance engine
• Premium Cragar SS Rims
• Automatic Transmission
• BF Goodrich Precept Tires Front Tires P19570 R14 90S M+S
• BF Goodrich Radial T/A Rear Tires P25560 R15 102S M+S
• All Leather Seats in Mint Condition
• Sony RM-X6S Dyna HI-FI Sound System
• Trunk-mounted Sony 6 CD X-T67 Rear CD Changer
• Sony 2-way XPLOD rear speakers
• Manual Doors & Windows
• Super Sleek, Easy Maneuver Steering Wheel
• Submerged Speedometer & Gas Gauge
• Turn Dial Automatic Windshield Wipers
• Rear view mirror exhibits minor cloudiness
• Comes with Original Owner’s Manual
• Comes with Fitted Car Cover & Lock Kit

(Source) Press

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The car sensation of 2000 is officially being buried this summer as Chrysler has announced the death of the PT Cruiser. The PT Cruiser car sales dropped by 49% last year and with only a handful of cars being bought from car dealers, it is obvious that this car was up for performance evaluation.

In fact, to get rid of these ignored vehicles, car dealers packaged them as a practically free ride just to dispose of them from their fold. So you could just imagine how desperate the car dealers were to get rid of these vehicles from their inventory.

A sensation when it first appeared in 2000, complete with faux-wood-sided editions and models with whitewall tires that called to mind Al Capone’s ride, the car essentially withered away.

The plant that produces the Cruiser has been shut down for a month, and the company has quietly extended those shutdowns by a week. With that in mind, you just know that this brand is about to exit the car scene especially in the condition that Chrysler is in right now.

(Source) US News

Tags: al capone, car sales, car scene, Cars, Chrysler, chrysler pt cruiser, models, whitewall tires

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